2026 The Academy Full Drumline Warmup | DCI World Championships

Watch the full 2026 Academy drumline deliver a high-energy, complete run-through of their entire show music live in Military Park during DCI World Championships Prelims on Thursday, August 6th, 2026! Captured in high definition outdoors under the trees of Military Park, this long-form video showcases the full Arizona battery executing their competitive book with incredible unison clarity, speed, and precision. Experience the theatrical demand and dynamic flair of The Academy’s 2026 percussion arrangement up close. From high-speed snare features and clean metric split passages to lightning-fast quad sweeps and booming bass line unisons, the line brings maximum entertainment and rudimental velocity to their 2026 production, "In the Center of the Ring." If you love full drumline lot warmups, high-definition DCI World Championship coverage, and following The Academy, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications! 🎪 INSIDE THE SHOW: "IN THE CENTER OF THE RING" The theatrical demand and precision of this battery book directly drive the vibrant energy of The Academy's 2026 program, "In the Center of the Ring". ⚬ The Concept: Stepping into the spotlight of the big top, the production explores the spectacle, energy, and wonder of the circus ring, balancing flamboyant showmanship with raw musical power. ⚬ The Repertoire: An electric, theatrical soundtrack featuring The Greatest Show and Never Enough by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (from The Greatest Showman), Millionaire by A.R. Rahman (from Slumdog Millionaire), and the symphonic metal power of The Greatest Show on Earth and Ghost Love Score by Nightwish. 🌵 ABOUT THE ACADEMY Founded in 2001 in Tempe, Arizona, as a brass and percussion ensemble, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps has grown into Arizona's flagship performing arts organization. Competing as a DCI World Class corps, The Academy provides an elite, life-changing educational and performance experience for 165 young artists each summer. Grounded in their mission of "Building Great People Through Great Performances," the corps is universally celebrated for their theatrical storytelling, vibrant entertainment value, and passionate fan connection across the national tour. 🥁 GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO (AFFILIATE LINKS) Support DrumlineAV by checking out the official gear, sticks, and mallets used by marching percussion ensembles: Battery Sticks & Mallets: ⚬ Innovative Percussion Marching Snare Sticks: https://amzn.to/4wrTyVc ⚬ Innovative Percussion Marching Tenor Sticks: https://amzn.to/4yfym6t | https://amzn.to/4aOdjOm ⚬ Innovative Percussion Marching Bass Mallets: https://amzn.to/4bCj5CX | https://amzn.to/3RuIcRk | https://amzn.to/44hl4c1 | https://amzn.to/4ePClz2 | https://amzn.to/4ycB64D Marching Drumheads: ⚬ Remo Black Max Snare Top Head: https://amzn.to/4vW4OJq ⚬ Remo Falam II Snare Bottom Head: https://amzn.to/4h43jUT ⚬ Remo Clear Emperor Tenor Heads: https://amzn.to/4gwpDq7 | https://amzn.to/4yekg5k ⚬ Remo Ambassador Bass Drum Heads: https://amzn.to/4f6G2iu 📱 CONNECT WITH DRUMLINEAV ⚬ Facebook:   / drumlineav   ⚬ Instagram:   / drumlineav   ⚬ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/drumlineav ⚬ Threads: https://www.threads.com/drumlineav ⚬ Twitter/X: https://www.x.com/drumlineav ⚬ YouTube:    / drumlineav   #drumline #theacademy2026 #theacademy #dci2026 #dciworldchampionships #militarypark #inthecenterofthering #snareline #tenorline #bassline #marchingband #percussion #marchingarts